HIA in the Americas - March 2010 Workshop
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A diverse group of participants attended the workshop, representing non-profit organizations, local and state health departments, private consultants, universities and foundations. Over 50 people from the US, Canada and elsewhere were in attendance. The structure of the workshop included presentations from leaders in the field, a poster session of HIAs from around North America, large group discussions of where the field is headed, and small group break out sessions discussing major challenges and strategies facing the field, including: addressing the quality of HIA practice, NEPA and the relationship of EIA and HIA, stakeholder engagement in the HIA process, monitoring and evaluation of HIA, and issues facing emerging HIA practitioners. Below you will find various materials related to the workshop. Please note that these materials are not reflective of everything presented at the Workshop.
General: Posters:
A number of subgroups were formed around the below issues areas in efforts to advance various HIA-related goals. Subgroups are expected to identify goals and develop action plans around each issue area. These subgroups include:
For more information on the Workshop in general or to get involved in one of the above subgroups, please contact:
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